Lait Collection

B for Baratte, 1920 (illustration)
8603150 B for Baratte, 1920 (illustration) by Fricero, Catherine Josephine Marie (1878-1923) ; 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet des Petits Bretons", Hachette)

Young painted girls and Massai women bringing milk, in exchange she receives explorers of the junk necklaces
LSE4334143 Young painted girls and Massai women bringing milk, in exchange she receives explorers of the junk necklaces. Engraving by Y.Pranishnikoff

L Arbre a lait, Brosimum galactodendron (engraving)
3645895 L Arbre a lait, Brosimum galactodendron (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Arbre a lait, Brosimum galactodendron)

Maternity also says the child within the breast. Painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir
JLJ4583000 Maternity also says the child within the breast. Painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919), 1886, 74x54 cm

Poster advertising Nestles milk, 1900 (colour litho)
PER206024 Poster advertising Nestles milk, 1900 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Augustine Duverger as Batistine in Le Lait d Anesse, 1846
French actress Augustine Duverger as Batistine in Le Lait d Anesse, Theatre du Palais Royal, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollets Galerie

Milk, 1899 (colour litho)
473630 Milk, 1899 (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Lait ; from a series of illustrations of drinks)

Advert, Guerlain Lait de Beaute, Beauty Lotion, the milky way to beauty. 1936

Food and Beverage. Vingeanne milk. Little girl with cats. Poster by Steinlen, France, c
3434509 Food and Beverage. Vingeanne milk. Little girl with cats. Poster by Steinlen, France, c.1890 (poster) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Food and Beverage)

Manda Lametrie, the farmer. Painting by Alfred Philippe Roll (1846-1919) 1887 Sun
JLJ4646077 Manda Lametrie, the farmer. Painting by Alfred Philippe Roll (1846-1919) 1887 Sun. 2, 14 x 1, 61 m Paris, musee d Orsay - Manda Lametrie, the farm Maid

Perrette et le pot au lait D pres le tale "La lait tiere et le pot au lait"
JLJ4643131 Perrette et le pot au lait D pres le tale " La lait tiere et le pot au lait" by Jean de la Fontaine. Painting by Jean Honore Fragonard (1732-1806)

The Dairy Girl and the Milk Jar (La laitiere et le pot au lait) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214752 The Dairy Girl and the Milk Jar (La laitiere et le pot au lait) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

Sitting woman selling quail milk and milk has a mother and children (1819)
FLO4666980 Sitting woman selling quail milk and milk has a mother and children (1819). Wood engraving, based on a painting by Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)

Milk Below Maids, Plate 2 from the Cries of London (coloured engraving)
GHL65420 Milk Below Maids, Plate 2 from the Cries of London (coloured engraving) by Wheatley, Francis (1747-1801) (after); London Metropolitan Archives

Advert for Mullers tea & coffee dipensers
Selection of tea or coffee Counter Muller machines

The Birth of the Milky Way, 1668 (oil on canvas)
XIR61239 The Birth of the Milky Way, 1668 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 181x244 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: La Creation de la Voie Lactee; ); Flemish, out of copyright

Covered Cup and Saucer (gobelet a lait et soucoupe, deuxieme grandeur); Sevres Manufactory, French, active 1756 - present, Painting attributed to Christian Gotthelf Grossman, German, 1737 - 1786

Lait pur sterilise de la Vingeanne. Poster showing a little girl drinking milk from a bowl, with cats begging at her feet. Date 1895. Lait pur sterilise de la Vingeanne

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"Lait: A Journey through Milk and Motherhood" In the enchanting world of "lait, " we witness a tapestry of stories that celebrate the essence of milk and its significance in various cultures. Young painted girls adorned with vibrant colors, reminiscent of Maasai women, gracefully bring forth the precious gift of milk. In this exchange, explorers offer necklaces crafted from discarded treasures. Y. Pranishnikoff's exquisite engraving captures this captivating tale, illustrating Joseph Thompson's "Au pays des Massai. " The image transports us to an ethereal realm where Brosimum galactodendron, known as the "L'Arbre a lait, " stands tall as a symbol of nourishment and sustenance. Pierre Auguste Renoir's poignant painting reminds us that maternity lies not only within the embrace but also within the breast. The bond between mother and child is beautifully depicted as they share this life-giving elixir. Nestle's iconic 1900 poster entices us with promises of wholesome goodness found in their milk. It showcases how society has long recognized milk's vital role in our well-being. The theatrical arts take center stage as Augustine Duverger captivates audiences with her portrayal of Batistine in "Le Lait d'Anesse" (Donkey Milk). This performance highlights alternative sources for nurturing infants throughout history. A vivid lithograph from 1899 further emphasizes milk's importance by showcasing it as an essential part of daily life. Its vibrant hues remind us that this simple liquid holds immense power to sustain and nurture. Guerlain Lait de Beaute advertisement introduces another facet - beauty lotion derived from milk. It reveals how innovation harnesses nature’s gifts to enhance our well-being beyond nourishment alone. Steinlen's charming French poster depicts Vingeanne milk accompanied by a little girl surrounded by playful cats.